1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 44 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 430 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia 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 | 2007 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ak 350 | Materia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
