1962 Citroen Ami vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2088 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 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Ami | Defender |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |
