1970 Citroen Ami vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1970 Citroen Ami and 1970 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 220 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.
Because 1970 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Citroen Ami, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Manta (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Ami | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Ami | Manta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |