1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1981 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 261 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, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Mehari | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
