1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1969 Citroen Ami and 1969 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 994 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Citroen Ami is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen Ami (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ami weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat 500 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 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 1969 Citroen Ami (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Citroen Ami will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Ami | 500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 22 L |