1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1985 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1985 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 795 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 1985 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Mehari | 1985 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Mehari | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
