1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III 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 261 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 910 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | N III |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |
