1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1999 Lada Niva
To start off, 1999 Lada Niva is newer by 30 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lada Niva weights approximately 605 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 1999 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lada Niva 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 | 1999 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Ak 350 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 42 L |
