1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 140 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, 1985 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Mehari | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Mehari | Super 5 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |