1980 Citroen Mehari vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 7 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 835 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (40 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Mehari. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 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. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Citroen Mehari | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mehari | 300 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |