1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo 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 267 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 910 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2040 mm |
