1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 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 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ami | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
