1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1964 Citroen Ak 350 and 1964 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 100 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 1964 Triumph Spitfire 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 Triumph Spitfire. 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 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Spitfire 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 | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Citroen | Triumph |
Model | Ak 350 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |