1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1979 Citroen Mehari and 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Citroen Mehari | 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mehari | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |