1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 310 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen Mehari | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |