1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid

To start off, both 1997 Bentley Continental and 1997 Citroen Rally Raid were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Bentley Continental 1997 Citroen Rally Raid
Make Bentley Citroen
Model Continental Rally Raid
Year Released 1997 1997
Engine Size 6750 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 421 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 590 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 3000 mm