1970 Citroen Ami vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 157 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 1971 Morris Marina 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 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Ami | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | Ami | Marina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |