1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1981 Zastava 750

To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 750 (33 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 750 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 750 weights approximately 85 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 1981 Zastava 750 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 1981 Zastava 750. 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, 1981 Zastava 750 (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.

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