1961 Citroen Ami vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 490 kg more than 1961 Citroen Ami. 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, 1963 Lancia Flavia (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Citroen Ami | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Ami | Flavia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 43 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 48 L |