1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rally Raid | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
