1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 370 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 1961 Riley 4 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 1961 Riley 4. 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, 1961 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Riley |
Model | Ami | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |