1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1987 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1987 Citroen Mehari and 1987 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,100 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Samara (52 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Samara weights approximately 370 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.
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1987 Citroen Mehari | 1987 Lada Samara | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | Mehari | Samara |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |