1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 44 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 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1216 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 2004 Toyota Tundra 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 2004 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Bijou | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1780 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 100 L |
