1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1988 Renault 4
To start off, 1988 Renault 4 is newer by 9 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 4 weights approximately 140 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, 1988 Renault 4 (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Mehari | 1988 Renault 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Mehari | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |