1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 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, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | Rally Raid | Cooper |
Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |