1959 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1973 Citroen GS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1973 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 246 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
Because 1959 AC Aceca 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 1959 AC Aceca. 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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1973 Citroen GS | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Aceca | GS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 56 L |
