1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 1095 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 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen Bijou. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 2010 Subaru Outback 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. 2010 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Bijou | Outback |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 70 L |