1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 51 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 1291 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 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 2011 Audi Q5 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. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | Bijou | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 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 | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 75 L |
