1963 Citroen Ami vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1435 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 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ami | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Ami | Defender |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 75 L |
