1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1963 Riley Elf
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley Elf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley Elf 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 263 more horse power than 1963 Riley Elf. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley Elf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 800 kg more than 1963 Riley Elf. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley Elf. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley Elf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1963 Riley Elf | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | Rally Raid | Elf |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2040 mm |
