1970 Citroen Ami vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 8 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 1,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 305 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 250 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.
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, 1978 Peugeot 305 (132 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Citroen Ami | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Ami | 305 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
