1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Citroen Ak 350 (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Citroen Ak 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Ak 350 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
