1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1981 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1981 Citroen Mehari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1981 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Bristol 407 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 1961 Bristol 407. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1981 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1981 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1981 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Bristol | Citroen |
Model | 407 | Mehari |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |