1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1981 Citroen Mehari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 795 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Mehari | 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mehari | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
