1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1969 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1969 Citroen Ami has manual transmission. 1969 Citroen Ami will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 1969 Citroen Ami | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Suburban | Ami |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2745 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |