1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1978 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,093 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Polo (49 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 80 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.
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, 1978 Volkswagen Polo (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 1978 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ak 350 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 35 L |
