1961 Austin 7 vs. 1987 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin 7 (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin 7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin 7 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Austin 7 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1987 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | 7 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
