1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 645 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Rally Raid | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2290 mm |
