1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, both 1964 Abarth 750 and 1964 Citroen Ak 350 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750.
Because 1964 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Citroen Ak 350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 750 | 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 750 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
