1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2004 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2004 Mini Cooper is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2004 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2004 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2004 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
