1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 912 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Rally Raid | Minica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2060 mm |