1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000. (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2001 Mitsubishi RPM 7000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rally Raid | RPM 7000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
