1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1969 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 994 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Citroen Ami is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ami weights approximately 452 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Citroen Ami will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1969 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | Twosome | Ami |
| Year Released | 1961 | 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 | 49 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2745 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 43 L |
