1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen Visa weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1968 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
