1970 Audi Variant vs. 1970 Citroen Dyane
To start off, both 1970 Audi Variant and 1970 Citroen Dyane were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Audi Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi Variant (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi Variant should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi Variant weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Citroen Dyane. 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, 1970 Audi Variant (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Audi Variant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi Variant | 1970 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | Variant | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
