1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid 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 181 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 327 kg more than 2006 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, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | Rally Raid | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
