1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1963 Renault 4
To start off, both 1963 Citroen Ak 350 and 1963 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Renault 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Renault 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Renault 4 weights approximately 55 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, 1963 Renault 4 (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Renault 4 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 | 1963 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Ak 350 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
