1985 Citroen Mehari vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 27 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 1210 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.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen Mehari | 2012 Acura TL | |
Make | Citroen | Acura |
Model | Mehari | TL |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2776 mm |