1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 575 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Citroen Bijou 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Citroen Mazda
Model Bijou MX-5 Miata
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 167 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 23 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 5000 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 1139 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 3995 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1245 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2329 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 L 48 L


 

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