1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 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 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 385 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Rally Raid | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
