1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1968 Mitsubishi Colt
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 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mitsubishi Colt 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 224 more horse power than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 542 kg more than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1968 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rally Raid | Colt |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
