1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 1998 Peugeot Tulip

To start off, 1998 Peugeot Tulip is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,996 cc, 1998 Peugeot Tulip is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot Tulip (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot Tulip should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot Tulip weights approximately 325 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.

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, 1998 Peugeot Tulip (205 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot Tulip will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari. 1998 Peugeot Tulip has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Peugeot Tulip will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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