1982 Citroen Mehari vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 812 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.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
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1982 Citroen Mehari | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Mehari | Tribute |
Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
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 | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |