1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1960 Citroen Bijou is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 68 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 1957 Renault Dauphine 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 1957 Renault Dauphine. 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, 1957 Renault Dauphine (45 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm). This means 1957 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Bijou | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 38 L |
