1982 Citroen Mehari vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1982 Citroen Mehari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph GT6 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1982 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen Mehari | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | Mehari | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
