1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 20 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 1116 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, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Mehari | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Mehari | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3200 mm |
