1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 26 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 595 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 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 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ak 350 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
