1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 920 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Bijou | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 70 L |
