1993 Citroen C 15 vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1993 Citroen C 15 is newer by 30 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen C 15 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 241 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, 1993 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen C 15 | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C 15 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
