1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner

To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 27 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 800 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.

Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.

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