1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 18 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 650 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | Ak 350 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
