1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 22 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500.
Because 1965 Fiat 500 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 1965 Fiat 500. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen Ak 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Ak 350 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
