1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 1973 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1985 Citroen Mehari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 110 S would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1973 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 110 S (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 110 S should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 110 S weights approximately 405 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 110 S (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 110 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Mehari | 1973 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Mehari | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1962 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
