1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 243 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2740 mm |
