1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1984 Citroen Mehari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1962 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1984 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Mehari | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | Mehari | 311 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
