1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 850 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
