1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 120 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 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Rally Raid | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
