1967 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 395 kg more than 1967 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona. 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen Ak 350 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Ak 350 | Corona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |