1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Ak 350 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
