1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1986 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1986 Jensen Interceptor 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1158 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, 1986 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1986 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | Bijou | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
