1969 Citroen Ami vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 28 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 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 570 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, 1997 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ami | Venture |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
