1971 Citroen Ami vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1973 Volvo 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1971 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Volvo 1800 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 1973 Volvo 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen Ami | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Ami | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| 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 | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
