1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 21 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 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avensis (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 1055 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Mehari | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
