1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
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 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 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) has 248 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 480 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. 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 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | Rally Raid | 311 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
