1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Honda S600
To start off, both 1968 Citroen Ak 350 and 1968 Honda S600 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Honda S600 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Honda S600 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 1968 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1968 Honda S600 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Citroen Ak 350 | 1968 Honda S600 | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Ak 350 | S600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |