1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 184 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 1961 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 1961 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, 1961 Lancia Appia (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 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 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Ak 350 | Appia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 42 L |