1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1973 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 304 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 232 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 535 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 304. 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 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1973 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Rally Raid | 304 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
