1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 14 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Because 1979 Lotus Esprit 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 1979 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | Ak 350 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 41 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |