1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 29 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 1,587 cc, 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari. 2008 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Mehari | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Mehari | 307 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
