1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 9 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 410 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 1978 Porsche 924 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 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Ami | 924 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |