1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 5 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Talbot Samba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Talbot Samba weights approximately 189 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Talbot Samba (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Talbot Samba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Mehari | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | Mehari | Samba |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
