1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1960 Citroen Bijou is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 386 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 1959 Isuzu Minx 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 1959 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1959 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
Model | Bijou | Minx |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |