1986 Citroen Mehari vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 730 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 2012 Lada Niva 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, 2012 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Mehari | 2012 Lada Niva | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | Mehari | Niva |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |