1972 Citroen Dyane vs. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 860 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. 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 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen Dyane | 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Dyane | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |
