1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (216 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 302 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Rally Raid | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
