1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1972 Jensen Healey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jensen Healey weights approximately 360 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 1972 Jensen Healey 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 1972 Jensen Healey. 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, 1972 Jensen Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Healey 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 | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | Ak 350 | Healey |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| 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 | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |
