1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1973 Citroen GS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 175 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1958 Allard Palm Beach 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 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS, 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1973 Citroen GS | |
Make | Allard | Citroen |
Model | Palm Beach | GS |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |