1961 Citroen Ami vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 19 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 400 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, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen Ami | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ami | Passat |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |
