1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 16 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1135 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | Rally Raid | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3266 mm |
