1970 Citroen Ami vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Citroen Ami is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Citroen Ami | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ami | Crown |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
