1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1979 Citroen Mehari and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2215 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.
Because 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Mehari | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mehari | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3910 mm |