1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1981 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1981 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1981 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | Alfa 6 | Mehari |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |