| Properties | Duralumin | CFRP (longitudinal) | AISI 4130 Steel |
| Density (g/cm3) | 2.77 | 1.60 | 7.85 |
| Vickers Hardness | 142 | - | 207 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | 345 | - | 435 |
| Ultimate Strength (MPa) | 427 | 1,100-1,900 | 670 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) | 72.4 | 120-140 | 205 |
| Modulus of Resilience (kJ/m3) | 980 | - | - |
| Izod Impact Strength (J/m) | 8-22 | - | - |
| Current Cost per kg ($/kg) | 4.46 | 40-44 | 0.9-1.82 |