1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1966 Saab 96
To start off, 1966 Saab 96 is newer by 3 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Saab 96 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Saab 96 (63 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Saab 96 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Saab 96 weights approximately 325 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, 1966 Saab 96 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Saab 96 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 | 1966 Saab 96 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | Ak 350 | 96 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
