1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1997 Kia Retona
To start off, 1997 Kia Retona 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 1306 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 Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen Bijou. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 Retona (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1997 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Bijou | Retona |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
