1962 Citroen Ami vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Citroen Ami is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1962 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, 1959 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1959 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | Ami | 311 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
