1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 510 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen Mehari | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Mehari | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |