1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 38 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 820 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 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester 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 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Ak 350 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |
