1980 Citroen Mehari vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1980 Citroen Mehari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda S600 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Honda S600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (40 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen Mehari | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Mehari | S600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |