1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1985 Citroen Mehari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1341 kg more than 1985 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera 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 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1985 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Riviera | Mehari |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 39 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |