1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1980 Citroen Mehari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Citroen Mehari weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
Because 1959 Abarth 750 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 1959 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1959 Abarth 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (40 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1980 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 750 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
