1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Citroen | Buick |
Model | Rally Raid | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2837 mm |