1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 597 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Because 1998 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, 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (881 Nm) has 842 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Mehari | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 881 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |