1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1982 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1982 Zastava 2101 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 405 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 1982 Zastava 2101 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 1982 Zastava 2101. 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, 1982 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.

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