1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Express and 1997 Citroen Rally Raid were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 940 kg more than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Express | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3000 mm |
