1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1995 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 35 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Polo (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 396 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, 1995 Volkswagen Polo (129 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1995 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bijou | Polo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
