1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 34 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Fiat 500 weights approximately 573 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, 2013 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari. 2013 Fiat 500 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. 2013 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Mehari | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Mehari | 500 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2301 mm |