1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 106 is newer by 33 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 952 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 106 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 106 weights approximately 195 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, 1996 Peugeot 106 (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 106 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 | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Ak 350 | 106 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
