1959 BMW 507 vs. 1984 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1984 Citroen Mehari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1984 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 BMW 507 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 BMW 507. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1984 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 507 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
