1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1976 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Taft 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 231 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 390 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1976 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rally Raid | Taft |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2030 mm |
