1997 BMW 850 vs. 1963 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 BMW 850 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 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 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 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1963 Citroen Ami | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 850 | Ami |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 42 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |