1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1966 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Citroen Ak 350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | Giulia | Ak 350 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 41 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 19 L |