1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 12 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 285 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord 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 | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Ak 350 | Accord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 50 L |