1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1949 Jeep CJ2A
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep CJ2A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep CJ2A would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep CJ2A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep CJ2A (59 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep CJ2A should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep CJ2A weights approximately 505 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Jeep CJ2A is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep CJ2A 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, 1949 Jeep CJ2A (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep CJ2A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Ak 350 | 1949 Jeep CJ2A | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Ak 350 | CJ2A |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
