1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 217 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Rally Raid | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
