1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 46 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1026 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 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Citroen | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ak 350 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
