1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 615 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Mehari | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
