1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 845 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 1954 Rover P4 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 1954 Rover P4. 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, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Mehari | P4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
