1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1972 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1972 Zastava 1300 is newer by 12 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 416 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 1972 Zastava 1300 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 1972 Zastava 1300. 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, 1972 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.

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