1971 Citroen Ami vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 495 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 1980 Holden Commodore 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 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen Ami | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Citroen | Holden |
Model | Ami | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |