1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 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) has 229 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 304 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | Rally Raid | 4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
