1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1983 Citroen Mehari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Sunny (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 145 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Sunny (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Mehari | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
