1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1986 Holden Drover
To start off, 1986 Holden Drover is newer by 26 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Drover weights approximately 346 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 1986 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen Bijou. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Holden Drover (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1986 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Bijou | Drover |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2040 mm |
