1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 766 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | 62 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3000 mm |
