1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 915 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 Peugeot 605 (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari. 1990 Peugeot 605 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. 1990 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Mehari | 605 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
