1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
