1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Appia (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 208 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 1953 Lancia Appia 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 1953 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1953 Lancia Appia (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Appia 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 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Ak 350 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 37 L |
