1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 11 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 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 370 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Ak 350 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
