1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 34 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Because 1994 TVR Cerbera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Citroen Bijou, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (477 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Citroen | TVR |
| Model | Bijou | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 57 L |
