1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1969 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
Because 1960 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 1960 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1960 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1969 Citroen Ak 350 | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | 750 | Ak 350 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 25 L |