1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 47 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 642 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ak 350 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
