1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (35 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 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 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 1970 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ami | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
