1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 9 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 1011 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 1996 Mazda Sentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Mehari | Sentia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |