1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 19 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Kia Brisa weights approximately 228 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 1979 Kia Brisa 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 1979 Kia Brisa. 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, 1979 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Bijou | Brisa |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |