1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Honda S800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Honda S800 weights approximately 105 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 1967 Honda S800 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 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1967 Honda S800 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Honda S800 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 | 1967 Honda S800 | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Ak 350 | S800 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 35 L |