1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 10 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 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 490 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 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 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Ak 350 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
