1972 Citroen Ami vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 8 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 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 90 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen Ami | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ami | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
