1971 Citroen Ami vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1977 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen Ami weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic.
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, 1977 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen Ami | 1977 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Ami | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 41 L |
