1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 204 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 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 204 (54 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 277 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 Peugeot 204 (89 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 204 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 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Ak 350 | 204 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |