1954 Buick 70 vs. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | 70 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3000 mm |
