1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 800 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 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda 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 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | Ak 350 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
