1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 615 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 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Mehari | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |