1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 25 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 960 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, 2010 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari. 2010 Kia Carens 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. 2010 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Mehari | 2010 Kia Carens | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Mehari | Carens |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |