1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 2 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 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 14 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ami should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ami weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1969 Citroen Ami will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Ami | Life |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2090 mm |
