1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 10 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 1061 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 1970 Aston Martin DB6 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 1970 Aston Martin DB6. 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | DB6 | Bijou |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 19 L |
