1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1996 Renault Laguna 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Laguna (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 805 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 Renault Laguna (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Ak 350 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
