1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1996 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 27 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 332 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.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Citroen Berlingo (116 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm). This means 1996 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 1996 Citroen Berlingo 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. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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