1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1979 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki LJ 50 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 270 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 708 kg more than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1979 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Rally Raid | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1940 mm |
