1972 Citroen Ami vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 187 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 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen Ami | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ami | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |