1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 is newer by 8 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1000 weights approximately 186 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 1968 Simca 1000 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 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1968 Simca 1000 (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | Bijou | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 60 L |
