1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 28 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 530 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina 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 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ak 350 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
