1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1973 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen Passat 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 238 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 556 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. 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 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1973 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Passat |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
