1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 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 197 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 414 kg more than 1977 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Rally Raid | Beta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
