1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1968 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1968 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Because 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 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 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1968 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 25 L |
