1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 15 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 800 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Rally Raid | X5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2934 mm |
