1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 2002 Honda Acty
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 21 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 660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Acty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Acty weights approximately 285 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.
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, 2002 Honda Acty (139 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Acty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Mehari | 2002 Honda Acty | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Mehari | Acty |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
