1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, both 1965 Buick Riviera and 1965 Citroen Ak 350 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera 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 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1965 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Riviera | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 19 L |
