1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1965 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 689 cc (2 cylinders), 1956 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 22 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen Ak 350 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | Ak 350 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
