1974 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 475 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, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1988 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | Touring | Mehari |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |