2009 BMW 135 vs. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 135 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3000 mm |
