1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1979 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1979 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1979 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 146 | Mehari |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
