1972 Citroen Ami vs. 1972 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, both 1972 Citroen Ami and 1972 Sunbeam Chamois were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 875 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Sunbeam Chamois is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Sunbeam Chamois (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Sunbeam Chamois should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen Ami weights approximately 10 kg more than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Sunbeam Chamois (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Sunbeam Chamois will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen Ami | 1972 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | Ami | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2090 mm |
