1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Citroen | Venturi |
| Model | Rally Raid | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
