1974 Citroen CX vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 915 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, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | CX | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
