1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1983 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Corsa (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Corsa weights approximately 215 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1983 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Mehari | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
