1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 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 278 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 940 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Rally Raid | 500 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1850 mm |
