1969 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1969 Daihatsu Compagno

To start off, both 1969 Citroen Ak 350 and 1969 Daihatsu Compagno were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 797 cc, 1969 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Daihatsu Compagno is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Daihatsu Compagno. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Ak 350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ak 350.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Citroen Ak 350 1969 Daihatsu Compagno
Make Citroen Daihatsu
Model Ak 350 Compagno
Year Released 1969 1969
Engine Size 602 cc 797 cc
Horse Power 22 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 41 Nm 66 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 605 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 3610 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1450 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2230 mm


 

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