1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1200 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 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1959 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Ak 350 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
