1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 600 cc (2 cylinders), 1988 Citroen Mehari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen Mehari (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen Mehari should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
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, 1966 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen Mehari | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Citroen | Trabant |
Model | Mehari | P 601 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |