1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 9 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 224 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | Rally Raid | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3070 mm |
