1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 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. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 541 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Exige. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Rally Raid | Exige |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3063 mm |
