1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Citroen Mehari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 700 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, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Mehari | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Mehari | Crown |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
