1982 Citroen Mehari vs. 1971 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1982 Citroen Mehari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 442 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.
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, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen Mehari | 1971 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Mehari | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |