1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
Because 1956 Abarth 750 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 1956 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Citroen Ak 350, 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, 1956 Abarth 750 (54 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 750 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
