1971 Buick GS vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1971 Buick GS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | GS | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
