1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 715 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Ak 350 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
