1971 Citroen Ami vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 8 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 645 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 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen Ami | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Ami | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
