1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1975 Honda 1300
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 1300 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 216 more horse power than 1975 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 555 kg more than 1975 Honda 1300. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1975 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2200 mm |
