1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lotus Elite 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 25 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Lotus Elite (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Lotus Elite 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 | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Ak 350 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
