2007 Audi RS4 vs. 1960 Citroen Bijou
To start off, 2007 Audi RS4 is newer by 47 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi RS4 weights approximately 1086 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 2007 Audi RS4 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, 2007 Audi RS4 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, 2007 Audi RS4 (431 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi RS4 | 1960 Citroen Bijou | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | RS4 | Bijou |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 19 L |
