1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 736 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Rally Raid | Elise |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
