1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima 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 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 124 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Rally Raid | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
