1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Triumph Herald (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Triumph Herald weights approximately 205 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 1960 Triumph Herald 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 1960 Triumph Herald. 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, 1960 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | Mehari | Herald |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |
