1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1986 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1986 Citroen Mehari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 315 kg more than 1986 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1986 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | Visa | Mehari |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |