1962 Citroen Ami vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1462 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Ami | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 86 L |
