1985 Audi 200 vs. 1985 Citroen Mehari
To start off, both 1985 Audi 200 and 1985 Citroen Mehari were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 200 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1985 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Audi 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Audi 200 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 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 200 | 1985 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 200 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
