2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1987 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 18 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1811 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1987 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Express | Mehari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| 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 | 195 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2410 mm |
