1969 Citroen Ami vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 44 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 1011 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 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Citroen Ami | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
Model | Ami | Equinox |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2745 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 71 L |