1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1970 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1970 Innocenti IM 3 is newer by 7 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Innocenti IM 3 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti IM 3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 285 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, 1970 Innocenti IM 3 (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Innocenti IM 3 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 | 1970 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | Ak 350 | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
