1982 Citroen Mehari vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 28 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1126 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen Mehari | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3250 mm |