1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa 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 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1988 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen Visa weights approximately 117 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 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
