1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2012 Acura RDX
To start off, 2012 Acura RDX is newer by 47 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura RDX weights approximately 1178 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.
Because 2012 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura RDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Acura RDX 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 | 2012 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Citroen | Acura |
| Model | Ak 350 | RDX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 68 L |
