1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 50 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 906 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 2010 BMW Z4 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 2010 BMW Z4. 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Bijou | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 55 L |
