1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, 2007 Mazda 3 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 875 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 Mazda 3 (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Ak 350 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
