1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1969 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 994 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Citroen Ami is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen Ami (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ami weights approximately 302 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Citroen Ami (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Citroen Ami will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1969 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | Foursome | Ami |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2745 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 43 L |
