1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 248 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rally Raid | 190 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
