1963 Citroen Ami vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 46 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2088 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Citroen Ami | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Ami | Discovery |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 82 L |