1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1988 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1988 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 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 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1988 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | 850 | Mehari |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |