1999 Buick Regal vs. 1965 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 955 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1965 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Regal | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 19 L |
