1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
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 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1152 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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX 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 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Ak 350 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3050 mm |
