1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 1979 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Citroen Mehari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Skoda L (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Skoda L weights approximately 270 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, 1979 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Mehari | 1979 Skoda L | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Mehari | L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
