1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | Rally Raid | Esprit |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |