1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 is newer by 20 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 695 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 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 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Ak 350 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
