1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1971 Saab 99
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 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Saab 99 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 217 more horse power than 1971 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1971 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 382 kg more than 1971 Saab 99. 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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Saab 99. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1971 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | Rally Raid | 99 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
