1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1961 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1961 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen Bijou. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen Bijou would be higher. At 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 316 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 1961 Triumph Vitesse 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 1961 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1961 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | Bijou | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 29 L |
