1970 Citroen Ami vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1970 Citroen Ami and 1970 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 305 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 Volvo 120 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 Volvo 120. 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 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Ami | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Ami | 120 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |