1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 21 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 951 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, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Mehari | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
