1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1976 Renault Siete
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault Siete 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 247 more horse power than 1976 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 635 kg more than 1976 Renault Siete. 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault Siete. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1976 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Rally Raid | Siete |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1037 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 | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2540 mm |
