1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude 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 207 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude. 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2330 mm |
