1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1970 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 23 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1711 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 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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 1993 Bentley Brooklands. 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1970 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Brooklands | Ami |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 27 L |
