1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 6 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 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 260 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ak 350 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |