1962 Citroen Ami vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 50 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1600 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ami | CL |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 90 L |
