1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1975 DAF 66
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 DAF 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 DAF 66 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 252 more horse power than 1975 DAF 66. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1975 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 624 kg more than 1975 DAF 66. 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1975 DAF 66 | |
| Make | Citroen | DAF |
| Model | Rally Raid | 66 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
