1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1971 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 26 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1971 Citroen Ami. (33 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1670 kg more than 1971 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Turbo 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 1997 Bentley Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 758 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1971 Citroen Ami | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Turbo | Ami |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 27 L |