1980 Citroen Mehari vs. 1974 Fiat 128
To start off, 1980 Citroen Mehari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 128 weights approximately 265 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 128 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (40 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Mehari | 1974 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Mehari | 128 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
