1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 37 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 921 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.
Because 1997 Kia Potentia 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 1997 Kia Potentia. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen Bijou has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen Bijou will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Bijou | Potentia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |