1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 46 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 491 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 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 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Ak 350 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 40 L |
