1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 1985 Dodge Conquest
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 725 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 1985 Dodge Conquest 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 1985 Dodge Conquest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 1985 Dodge Conquest | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Mehari | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
