1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 22 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 2153 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 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Mehari | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Mehari | Freelander |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |