1986 Citroen Mehari vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1986 Citroen Mehari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 429 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Mehari | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Mehari | Quintet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |