1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2010 Honda Odyssey is newer by 23 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1475 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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari. 2010 Honda Odyssey 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. 2010 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Citroen Mehari | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Mehari | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5133 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1778 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |