1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1953 Citroen 15
To start off, 1960 Citroen Bijou is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 761 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1953 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Bijou | 15 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3100 mm |
