1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 35 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1440 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 1995 Aston Martin Virage 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 1995 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 1995 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen Bijou has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen Bijou will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
Model | Virage | Bijou |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 23 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 564 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |