1965 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2099 kg more than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Citroen Ak 350 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Ak 350 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 86 L |