1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1972 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1972 Fiat Dino is newer by 3 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 630 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 1972 Fiat Dino 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 1972 Fiat Dino. 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, 1972 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1972 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Ami | Dino |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
