1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1973 Renault 12
To start off, 1973 Renault 12 is newer by 4 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Renault 12 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Renault 12 weights approximately 130 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.
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, 1973 Renault 12 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1973 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1973 Renault 12 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Ami | 12 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 56 L |