1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1969 Reliant Rebel is newer by 5 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 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Because 1969 Reliant Rebel 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 1969 Reliant Rebel. 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, 1969 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Reliant Rebel 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 | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Ak 350 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
