1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, 2013 Audi A4 is newer by 53 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A4 (208 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A4 weights approximately 1166 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 2013 Audi A4 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, 2013 Audi A4 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, 2013 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen Bijou | 2013 Audi A4 | |
Make | Citroen | Audi |
Model | Bijou | A4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 424 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | W |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 23 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4703 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1436 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2808 mm |