1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 37 kg more than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Citroen | Panoz |
Model | Rally Raid | Esperante |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |