1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 77 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Renault Dauphine (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Mehari | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
