1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2001 Peugeot 307 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 307 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 705 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 Peugeot 307 (202 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Mehari | 307 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
