1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1989 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 26 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 1,041 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Polo (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 165 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, 1989 Volkswagen Polo (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 1989 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ak 350 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
