1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Because 1962 Lotus Elan 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 1962 Lotus Elan. 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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan 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 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | Ak 350 | Elan |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |