1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1972 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1972 Citroen Ami is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen Ami weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Because 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera 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 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen Ami, 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, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1972 Citroen Ami | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | Spider Riviera | Ami |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |