1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 52 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), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 1196 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 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | Bijou | A5 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 67 L |