1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 49 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1722 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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Bijou | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 104 L |
