2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1985 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1847 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1985 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Express | Mehari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
