1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1984 Citroen Mehari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 860 cc, 1953 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Mehari (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Mehari should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Nissan Sports weights approximately 195 kg more than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Nissan Sports (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Nissan Sports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Mehari | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Mehari | Sports |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2160 mm |
