2005 BMW 530 vs. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 530 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
