1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 43 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 770 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 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 | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Ak 350 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
