1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1885 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 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Mehari | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Mehari | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |