2005 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 42 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 1215 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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 530 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
