1970 Citroen Ami vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 1,798 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 404 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Ami | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Ami | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1798 cc |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 87.3 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 | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |