1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Mehari | Defender |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
