1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 33 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 1114 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Citroen Mehari | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Mehari | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2662 mm |