1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (140 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Bijou | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 50 L |
