2009 BMW 125 vs. 1963 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 46 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 925 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, 2009 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 125 | Ak 350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
