1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 Citroen Mehari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 395 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 1963 Lancia Appia 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 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1963 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Mehari | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Mehari | Appia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |