1980 Citroen Mehari vs. 1981 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1981 Lancia Trevi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Trevi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 590 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.
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, 1981 Lancia Trevi (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (40 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Mehari. 1981 Lancia Trevi has automatic transmission and 1980 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1980 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Mehari | 1981 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Mehari | Trevi |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
