1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 1361 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 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Citroen | BMW |
Model | Bijou | X3 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 67 L |