1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1984 Citroen Mehari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 621 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.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Mehari | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Mehari | 037 Rallye |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |