1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1992 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1992 Lancia Thema is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. Both 1990 Citroen Rally Raid and 1992 Lancia Thema are equipped with a 2,499 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1992 Lancia Thema. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1992 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Lancia Thema. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lancia Thema. (256 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1992 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Rally Raid | Thema |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
