1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 14 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 885 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 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Mehari | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Caldina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |