1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1826 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Citroen Mehari | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Tundra |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2381 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3221 mm |