1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, both 1996 Caterham 7 and 1996 Citroen Rally Raid were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 972 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Caterham | Citroen |
| Model | 7 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3000 mm |
