1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 66 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
