1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP) has 491 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 595 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 1997 Porsche 911 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, 1997 Porsche 911 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.

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