1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 43 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 965 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 1282 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 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1209 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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 | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Citroen | Bugatti |
| Model | Ak 350 | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
