1982 Citroen Mehari vs. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe
To start off, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe weights approximately 522 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, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (164 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen Mehari | 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | Mehari | Sports Coupe |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
