1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, 1976 Renault 20 is newer by 7 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 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 20 (97 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 651 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Renault 20 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 20 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 | 1976 Renault 20 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Ak 350 | 20 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 59 L |