1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 1082 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 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1987 Citroen Mehari 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Citroen SsangYong
Model Mehari Chairman H
Year Released 1987 1998
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 602 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 29 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 39 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 555 kg 1637 kg
Vehicle Length 3530 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2910 mm