2007 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Citroen Ami
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 38 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ami. (48 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ami. (70 Nm @ 2745 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1969 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 320 | Ami |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2745 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
