1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1987 Citroen Mehari

To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen Mehari weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.

Because 1994 Caterham Seven 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 1994 Caterham Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.

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