1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1992 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lotus Elan 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 133 more horse power than 1992 Lotus Elan. (163 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1992 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 432 kg more than 1992 Lotus Elan. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1992 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Rally Raid | Elan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2260 mm |
