1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2005 MG XPower
To start off, 2005 MG XPower is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG XPower (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG XPower weights approximately 90 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 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG XPower. (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG XPower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2005 MG XPower | |
| Make | Citroen | MG |
| Model | Rally Raid | XPower |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |
