1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 7 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 956 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Bijou | 240 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 54 L |
