1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1303 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 1,191 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1303 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 1303 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 1303 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1303 weights approximately 145 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 Volkswagen 1303 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1303 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 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ak 350 | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
