1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal 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 77 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Citroen | Buick |
| Model | Rally Raid | Regal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2738 mm |
