1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 485 kg more than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rally Raid | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3230 mm |
