1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Because 1978 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66. 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 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1969 Citroen Ami has manual transmission. 1969 Citroen Ami will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Ami | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Ami | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |