1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 16 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 880 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen 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 | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Ak 350 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
