1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 30 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti EX weights approximately 1240 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 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari. 2013 Infiniti EX 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. 2013 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Citroen Mehari | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
Model | Mehari | EX |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4631 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1589 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |