1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 5 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 835 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, 1968 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 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 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Ak 350 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
