1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1969 Opel Admiral is newer by 9 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 911 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 1969 Opel Admiral 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 1969 Opel Admiral. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Bijou | Admiral |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 80 L |