1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1960 Citroen Bijou and 1960 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Seven (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen Bijou weights approximately 129 kg more than 1960 Lotus Seven.
Because 1960 Lotus Seven 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 1960 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Bijou | Seven |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 29 L |
