1992 BMW 332 vs. 1987 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1987 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 332 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
