1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda R 360 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 280 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1965 Mazda R 360. 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 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1770 mm |
