1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 330 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 1970 Lamborghini Urraco 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 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
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1969 Citroen Ami | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Citroen | Lamborghini |
Model | Ami | Urraco |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |