1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Rally Raid and 1996 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Rally Raid | 960 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |
