1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Ritmo 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 238 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 590 kg more than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. 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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Fiat Ritmo | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Rally Raid | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1049 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |