1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen 1600 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) has 243 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 417 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2340 mm |
