1967 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Citroen Ak 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Because 1976 Mitsubishi Minica 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 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1967 Citroen Ak 350 (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen Ak 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen Ak 350 | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ak 350 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
