1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 185 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, 1956 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Minor 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 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | Ak 350 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
