1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Citroen Mehari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 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.
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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen Mehari | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Mehari | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 39 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |