2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Venture 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 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Venture (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 1070 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 Chevrolet Venture (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Venture | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
