1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 3 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 695 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 1968 Holden Belmont 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 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont 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 | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Citroen | Holden |
Model | Ak 350 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |