1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 145 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 243 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Rally Raid | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3200 mm |
