1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1996 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira 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 994 cc (2 cylinders), 1969 Citroen Ami is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 385 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 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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 Daihatsu Mira (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Mira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1996 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ami | Mira |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
