1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ami is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ami weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1968 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ami | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |