1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1988 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Humber Pullman 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 1953 Humber Pullman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Citroen | Humber |
| Model | Mehari | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3330 mm |
