1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace is newer by 30 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Espace weights approximately 636 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, 1990 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Bijou | Espace |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 68 L |
