1961 Citroen Ami vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 49 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 1375 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.
Because 2010 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Citroen Ami, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen Ami | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Ami | M6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
