1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva 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 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 721 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 Lada Niva 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, 2010 Lada Niva 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, 2010 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2010 Lada Niva | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | Bijou | Niva |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 45 L |