1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Ak 350 | Defender |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 93 L |