1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ami is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Wartburg 311 (49 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ami | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | Ami | 311 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
