1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 38 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1831 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 1998 Bentley Turbo 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 1998 Bentley Turbo. 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 777 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Turbo | Bijou |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 19 L |
