1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1110 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 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Ak 350 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
