1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1986 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1986 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 23 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jeep Cherokee (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 845 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, 1986 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Jeep Cherokee 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 | 1986 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Ak 350 | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
