1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 234 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 1963 Reliant Sabre Six 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 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Bijou | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 38 L |
