1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 450 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 818 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2320 mm |
