1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 859 cc, 1955 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen Mehari (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen Mehari should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Nissan Sports weights approximately 195 kg more than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Nissan Sports (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Nissan Sports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Mehari | Sports |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2160 mm |
