1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rally Raid | Ponton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |