1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | Ak 350 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
