1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 115 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ak 350 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 70 L |