1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 12 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 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 140 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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Ami | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
