1987 BMW M6 vs. 1987 Citroen Mehari
To start off, both 1987 BMW M6 and 1987 Citroen Mehari were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1987 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | M6 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
