1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Bijou | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 90 L |
