1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Volvo 120 is newer by 4 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 120 weights approximately 446 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 1964 Volvo 120 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 1964 Volvo 120. 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, 1964 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Bijou | 120 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 45 L |
