1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1966 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Peugeot 204 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 250 more horse power than 1966 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1966 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 570 kg more than 1966 Peugeot 204. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Peugeot 204. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1966 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Rally Raid | 204 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
