1985 Citroen CX vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1985 Citroen CX is newer by 22 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen CX (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 835 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, 1985 Citroen CX (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | CX | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
