1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1965 Citroen Ak 350 and 1965 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 395 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine 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 | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | Ak 350 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
