1969 Citroen Ami vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 716 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ami | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Ami | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
