1972 Citroen Ami vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1972 Citroen Ami is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 855 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 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen Ami | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Ami | A 109 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2780 mm |