1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 3 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 981 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen Bijou weights approximately 4 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Because 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 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 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | Mono 1000 | Bijou |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 23 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 564 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 19 L |