1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 10 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 535 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Mehari | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Mehari | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
