1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 2 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 700 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Reliant Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Reliant Regal (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Reliant Regal should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Because 1968 Reliant Regal 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 1968 Reliant Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1968 Reliant Regal (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Reliant Regal 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 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Ak 350 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 27 L |
