1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen Ami (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Because 1950 Fiat 1400 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 1950 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1950 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1950 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Ami | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
