1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1973 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 905 kg more than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1973 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Rally Raid | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 355 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2040 mm |
