1962 Citroen Ami vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 49 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 930 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 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Ami | Forester |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 64 L |
