1971 Citroen Ami vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 395 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 Lotus Esprit 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 Lotus Esprit. 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 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen Ami | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | Ami | Esprit |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 67 L |