1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1984 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1984 Citroen Mehari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alpine A 108 weights approximately 40 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 1962 Alpine A 108 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 1962 Alpine A 108. 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, 1962 Alpine A 108 (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 108 | 1984 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Alpine | Citroen |
Model | A 108 | Mehari |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |