1962 Citroen Ami vs. 1962 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, both 1962 Citroen Ami and 1962 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 320 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.
Because 1962 Vauxhall Victor 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 1962 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 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, 1962 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1962 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 1962 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ami | Victor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 48 L |
