1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 49 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C4 (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 635 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, 2012 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 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 | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Ak 350 | C4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
