1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 660 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.
Because 1995 Porsche 911 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 1995 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Mehari | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Mehari | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |