1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1999 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Jensen SV-8.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | Rally Raid | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
