1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1973 Simca 1301
To start off, 1973 Simca 1301 is newer by 13 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Simca 1301 (51 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Simca 1301 weights approximately 476 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, 1973 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1973 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | Bijou | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
