1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 1963 Renault 4
To start off, 1981 Citroen Mehari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault 4 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Renault 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Renault 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Renault 4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 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, 1963 Renault 4 (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Mehari | 1963 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Mehari | 4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
