1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Alto is newer by 24 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 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Citroen Ak 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Suzuki Alto (38 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
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, 1988 Suzuki Alto (59 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Suzuki Alto 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 | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
Model | Ak 350 | Alto |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |