2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 494 kg more than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Lucerne | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3000 mm |
