1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 202 kg more than 1998 Jensen CV-8.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen CV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | Rally Raid | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1250 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 |
