1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1969 Moretti Coupe

To start off, both 1969 Citroen Ami and 1969 Moretti Coupe were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Citroen Ami is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen Ami (35 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ami weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Moretti Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Moretti Coupe 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 Moretti Coupe. 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 (42 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm). This means 1969 Citroen Ami will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Citroen Ami 1969 Moretti Coupe
Make Citroen Moretti
Model Ami Coupe
Year Released 1969 1969
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Size 602 cc 499 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 35 HP 26 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 42 Nm 41 Nm
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 65 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 63.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 620 kg 520 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1370 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 1850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 30 L