1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 941 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 2005 Porsche 911 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 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen Bijou has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen Bijou will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Bijou | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 64 L |