1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica

To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 23 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 546 cc (2 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 6 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 1983 Mitsubishi Minica 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 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Minica (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.

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