1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Citroen | Panoz |
| Model | Rally Raid | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
