1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 33 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1226 kg more than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Because 1993 Alpina B 12 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 1993 Alpina B 12. 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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
Make | Alpina | Citroen |
Model | B 12 | Bijou |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 12 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 23 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 564 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |