1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 26 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 702 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Mehari | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mehari | Golf |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
