1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 517 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | Rally Raid | 440 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |