1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 1987 Nissan Cedric is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 658 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 1987 Nissan Cedric 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 1987 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1987 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1987 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.

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