1970 Citroen Ami vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 38 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 402 kg more than 1970 Citroen Ami.
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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Ami | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ami | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 42 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |