1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Rally Raid and 1996 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (583 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 852 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (721 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rally Raid | E |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 583 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
