1972 Citroen Ami vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Citroen Ami is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 525 kg more than 1972 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Toyota Crown 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 1959 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1959 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen Ami | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ami | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |