1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 47 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1456 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Bijou | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 80 L |
