2003 BMW 520 vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 40 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 955 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 520 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
