1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1965 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 330 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 1964 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1964 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 1964 Riley One-Point-Five (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Riley One-Point-Five 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 | 1964 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | Ak 350 | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 25 L |
