1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 72 kg more than 1971 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Rally Raid | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
