1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 300 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Ami | 929 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
