1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 806 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2893 mm |
