1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1979 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1979 Citroen Mehari is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 771 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 AC 2-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1950 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 1979 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | AC | Citroen |
Model | 2-Litre | Mehari |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |