1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
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 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 334 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 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor 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 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | Ak 350 | Victor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |