1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1984 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Prisma 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 212 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma. 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 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1984 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Rally Raid | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
