1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Honda Legend is newer by 40 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 1106 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, 2000 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 2000 Honda Legend 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. 2000 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2000 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Bijou | Legend |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 68 L |
