1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1961 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1961 Citroen Ami is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 783 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Citroen Ami weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe 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 1960 Abarth Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 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, 1960 Abarth Coupe (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1961 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Coupe | Ami |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 783 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 25 L |
