1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2001 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2001 TVR Chimaera is newer by 5 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 4,986 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Chimaera (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Chimaera 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 390 kg more than 2001 TVR Chimaera.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Chimaera. (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2001 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Citroen | TVR |
| Model | Rally Raid | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
