1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, 1997 Volvo S70 is newer by 34 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 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo S70 weights approximately 1048 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, 1997 Volvo S70 (171 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 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 | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Ak 350 | S70 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
