1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 10 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 669 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 1975 Peugeot 504 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 1975 Peugeot 504. 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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 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 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Ak 350 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 60 L |
