1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1986 Holden Drover
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Drover would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Drover weights approximately 355 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 1986 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Holden Drover (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1986 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Mehari | Drover |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
