1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 795 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Ak 350 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
