1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
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 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica 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 178 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Celica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
