1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit 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 33 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 121 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Rally Raid | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
