1959 Berkeley B vs. 1964 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 692 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 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 249 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 Berkeley B (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
| Model | B | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 63 L |
