1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 242 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 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 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 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Reliant |
Model | Mehari | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |