1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, both 1963 Citroen Ami and 1963 NSU 1000 C were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 C (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 C should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU 1000 C weights approximately 20 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.
Because 1963 NSU 1000 C 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 1963 NSU 1000 C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 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, 1963 NSU 1000 C (69 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1963 NSU 1000 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ami | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
| Make | Citroen | NSU |
| Model | Ami | 1000 C |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 44 L |
