1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Rally Raid | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3060 mm |
