1971 Citroen Ami vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 833 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 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen Ami | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Ami | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
