1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1988 Citroen Mehari and 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 760 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mehari | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 3331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
