1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 42 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 1426 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, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon (255 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm). This means 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2002 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | Bijou | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 72 L |
