1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1990 Citroen C 15
To start off, 1990 Citroen C 15 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen C 15 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 290 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, 1990 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 1990 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Mehari | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
