1961 Citroen Ami vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 12 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 550 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen Ami | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Ami | Luce |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
