1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1978 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1978 Mazda Familia is newer by 18 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 1,272 cc, 1978 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda Familia weights approximately 240 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, 1978 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1978 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Bijou | Familia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |
