1980 Citroen Mehari vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 29 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1273 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 2009 Jeep Liberty 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 2009 Jeep Liberty. 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Mehari. (40 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Mehari. 2009 Jeep Liberty 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. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen Mehari | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | Mehari | Liberty |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |