1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1988 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 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, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1988 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 1300 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 600 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2410 mm |
