1966 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2000 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Mazda 626 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda 626 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 626 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Mazda 626 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen Ak 350 | 2000 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Ak 350 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
