1980 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 316 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 BMW 316 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 1980 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1980 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 316 | 1970 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 316 | Ami |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 27 L |
