1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1988 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa is newer by 22 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 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1988 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen Visa weights approximately 117 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, 1988 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen Visa 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 | 1988 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Ak 350 | Visa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 40 L |
