1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1971 Fiat 127
To start off, 1971 Fiat 127 is newer by 11 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 1,049 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 127 (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 127 weights approximately 266 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Fiat 127 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1971 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Bijou | 127 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 52 L |
