2007 Audi S4 vs. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | S4 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3000 mm |
