1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 981 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 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari. 2009 Porsche 911 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. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Mehari | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Mehari | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |