1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 12 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 296 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2008 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Rally Raid | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3340 mm |
