1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 975 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 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 Hilux | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Hilux |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3090 mm |