1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 162 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Rally Raid | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
