1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 2001 Lada Roadster
To start off, 2001 Lada Roadster is newer by 20 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 1,497 cc, 2001 Lada Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lada Roadster (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lada Roadster should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
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, 2001 Lada Roadster (116 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2001 Lada Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari. 2001 Lada Roadster has automatic transmission and 1981 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1981 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lada Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Mehari | 2001 Lada Roadster | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | Mehari | Roadster |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1497 cc |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 116 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |