1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1960 Citroen Bijou is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 424 cc (2 cylinders), 1960 Citroen Bijou is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Daihatsu Bee (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Daihatsu Bee should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen Bijou weights approximately 49 kg more than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Daihatsu Bee (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Daihatsu Bee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bijou | Bee |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2000 mm |
