2009 Cadillac DTS vs. 1984 Citroen Mehari

To start off, 2009 Cadillac DTS is newer by 25 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac DTS (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari.

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, 2009 Cadillac DTS (296 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari. 2009 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac DTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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