1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 2001 Lancia Nea
To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 13 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 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 815 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari. 2001 Lancia Nea 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. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen Mehari | 2001 Lancia Nea | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Mehari | Nea |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 2445 cc |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 314 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |