1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo 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 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 256 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 2000 Smart ForTwo 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 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Citroen | Smart |
Model | Bijou | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 1820 mm |