1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen Mehari (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Mehari should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Citroen | Trabant |
Model | Mehari | P 70 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |