1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1985 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1985 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1985 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Roadmaster | Mehari |
Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |