1986 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1986 Citroen Mehari
To start off, both 1986 Chevrolet Blazer and 1986 Citroen Mehari were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 845 kg more than 1986 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Blazer | 1986 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Blazer | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
