1962 Citroen Ami vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1964 Reliant Rebel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1962 Citroen Ami is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Rebel (27 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Citroen Ami weights approximately 99 kg more than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Because 1964 Reliant Rebel 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 1964 Reliant Rebel. 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, both vehicles can yield 42 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Ami | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |
