1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1998 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1998 Honda Prelude is newer by 11 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 685 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, 1998 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1998 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Mehari | Prelude |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |