1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1988 Citroen Mehari and 1988 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Jimmy (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 895 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 1988 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen Mehari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 GMC Jimmy (313 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari. 1988 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen Mehari | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Citroen | GMC |
Model | Mehari | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 4299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |