1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 855 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, 1992 Honda Accord (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1992 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Mehari | Accord |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |