1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1967 Trabant P 601 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 600 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Citroen Ak 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Trabant P 601 (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1966 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, 1967 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen Ak 350 | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Citroen | Trabant |
Model | Ak 350 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |