1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1996 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 15 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 745 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 1996 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Mehari | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |