1967 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1956 Fiat 600
To start off, 1967 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen Ak 350 (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen Ak 350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 600 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1967 Citroen Ak 350.
Because 1956 Fiat 600 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 1956 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, both vehicles can yield 41 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen Ak 350 | 1956 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Ak 350 | 600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 38 L |