1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 204 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 204 (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 235 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, 1965 Peugeot 204 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 204 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 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Ak 350 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
