1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen Ami (35 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1959 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | Ami | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
