1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 469 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 Toyota Tundra 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 2012 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra
Make Citroen Toyota
Model Ak 350 Tundra
Year Released 1965 2012
Engine Size 602 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 22 HP 233 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 41 Nm 266 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 605 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 3610 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 L 50 L


 

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