1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1971 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen Ami weights approximately 3 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
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, 1984 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1971 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Ami |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |
