1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 587 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, 2005 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Ak 350 | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 50 L |