1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Compass weights approximately 965 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 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Mehari | Compass |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2634 mm |
