1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1990 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 22 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 1145 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 1990 Infiniti Q45 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 1990 Infiniti Q45. 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 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 | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | Ak 350 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 72 L |
