2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1984 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Because 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1984 Citroen Mehari | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mehari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
