1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 5 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 105 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, 1968 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Citroen Ak 350 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Ak 350 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |