1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante 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 180 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Citroen | Panoz |
| Model | Rally Raid | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
