1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
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 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Vauxhall Viva 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 192 more horse power than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 527 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. 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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rally Raid | Viva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
