1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Skoda 1202 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Skoda 1202 (42 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 500 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 Skoda 1202 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 Skoda 1202. 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 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Skoda 1202 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 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Ak 350 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 30 L |
