1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 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 283 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 980 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Rally Raid | 500 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1850 mm |