1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta would be higher. 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 182 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (177 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Rally Raid | Beta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
