1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa 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 247 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 645 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. 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 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Visa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
