1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 702 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Rally Raid | Seven |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
