1988 Buick Electra vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 25 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 970 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Electra | Ak 350 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |