1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 17 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 9 (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 9 weights approximately 310 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 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 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Ak 350 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
