1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 601 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 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Bijou | Impreza |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |