1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2006 Mini One
To start off, 2006 Mini One is newer by 46 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini One (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini One should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini One weights approximately 551 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, 2006 Mini One (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2006 Mini One | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | Bijou | One |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| 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 | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 50 L |
