1960 AC Aceca vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, both 1960 AC Aceca and 1960 Citroen Bijou were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 AC Aceca weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 Citroen Bijou. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 AC Aceca 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 1960 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Citroen Bijou, 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, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
Make | AC | Citroen |
Model | Aceca | Bijou |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 23 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 564 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 19 L |