1961 Citroen Ami vs. 2011 Subaru Outback

To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback is newer by 50 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback weights approximately 997 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 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Citroen Ami 2011 Subaru Outback
Make Citroen Subaru
Model Ami Outback
Year Released 1961 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 602 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 22 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 43 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 620 kg 1617 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 L 70 L


 

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