1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Honda S800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Honda S800 weights approximately 155 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 1967 Honda S800 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 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1967 Honda S800 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Honda S800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1967 Honda S800 | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Mehari | S800 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |