1983 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1983 Citroen Mehari
To start off, both 1983 Cadillac Eldorado and 1983 Citroen Mehari were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Cadillac Eldorado (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Eldorado | 1983 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Eldorado | Mehari |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |