1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO is newer by 4 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Because 1968 Pontiac GTO 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 1968 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO 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 | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Ak 350 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 69 L |
