1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (35 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Ami | 109 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
