1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1955 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1960 Citroen Bijou is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,054 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat Campagnola (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Because 1955 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen Bijou. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1955 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1955 Fiat Campagnola (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1955 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Bijou | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2054 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2260 mm |
