1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 28 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 571 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 2012 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 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | Mehari | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2746 mm |
