1962 Citroen Ami vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1962 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1765 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 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Citroen Ami | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Ami | Titan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 140 L |
