1999 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 39 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 986 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 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen Bijou. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
| Make | Beijing | Citroen |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Bijou |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2380 mm |
