1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 356 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1979 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Century |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
