1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 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 277 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 966 kg more than 1960 Steyr 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, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Steyr |
| Model | Rally Raid | 500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1850 mm |
