1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Rally Raid | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
