1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 29 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), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 431 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.
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, 1989 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Bijou | Carina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
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 | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 61 L |