1962 Citroen Ami vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1965 Volvo 220 is newer by 3 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 220 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 220 weights approximately 395 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, 1965 Volvo 220 (144 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1965 Volvo 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Ami | 220 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
