1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 13 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (358 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 290 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Citroen | Lexus |
| Model | Rally Raid | LS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3100 mm |
