1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 511 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 1978 Toyota Celica 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 1978 Toyota Celica. 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica 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 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ak 350 | Celica |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |