1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, 1995 Saturn SL is newer by 16 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Saturn SL (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Saturn SL weights approximately 530 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, 1995 Saturn SL (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Mehari | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | Mehari | SL |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
