1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1963 Citroen Ak 350 and 1963 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 943 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1000 weights approximately 125 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 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1000 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 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | Ak 350 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
