1996 Citroen ZX vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 1996 Citroen ZX is newer by 36 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen ZX (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen ZX weights approximately 451 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Citroen ZX (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen ZX | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | ZX | Bijou |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
