2003 BMW X5 vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 2003 BMW X5 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 1590 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 X5 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | X5 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
