1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 33 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 912 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, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Bijou | Sigma |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |