1972 Citroen Ami vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 497 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen Ami | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Ami | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |