1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mitsubishi 500 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 273 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 920 kg more than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. 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 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rally Raid | 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2070 mm |
