1969 Citroen Ami vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 33 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1130 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ami | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
