1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 16 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 120 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Rally Raid | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
