1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1985 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 504 is newer by 25 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 504 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 606 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 1985 Peugeot 504 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 1985 Peugeot 504. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1985 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Bijou | 504 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
