1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 955 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Mehari | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
