1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 612 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Rally Raid | 356 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2110 mm |
