1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 485 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.
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 Volkswagen Corrado (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Corrado 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 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ak 350 | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
