1983 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1983 Citroen Mehari
To start off, both 1983 Chevrolet Blazer 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer (81 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 840 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.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer (146 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Blazer | 1983 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Blazer | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
