1963 Citroen Ami vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 30 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 515 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, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ami | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Ami | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
