1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 1155 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 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | Ak 350 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.5 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |