1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 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 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 740 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
