1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 35 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 1960 Lancia Appia 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 1960 Lancia Appia. 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, 1960 Lancia Appia (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Ami | Appia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 37 L |