1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1976 Datsun Violet
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Datsun Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Datsun Violet 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 235 more horse power than 1976 Datsun Violet. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1976 Datsun Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 Datsun Violet. 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 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun Violet. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1976 Datsun Violet | |
| Make | Citroen | Datsun |
| Model | Rally Raid | Violet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
