1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1948 Citroen 15
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 771 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1948 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Mehari | 15 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3100 mm |
