1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 240 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Rally Raid | 550 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
