1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1285 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Citroen | Maybach |
| Model | Rally Raid | 57 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3391 mm |
