1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Honda S500 (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Honda S500 weights approximately 75 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 1962 Honda S500 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 1962 Honda S500. 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 Citroen Ak 350 (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen Ak 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Ak 350 | S500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
