1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 690 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Rally Raid | Floride |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
