1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1979 Citroen Mehari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Tercel (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Toyota Tercel (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Mehari | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Tercel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |