1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 20 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 555 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Mehari | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
