1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1156 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 2003 Toyota Tundra 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra 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, 2003 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Bijou | Tundra |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3270 mm |