1961 Citroen Ami vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 14 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 310 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, 1975 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen Ami | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Ami | 124 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2430 mm |
