1970 Austin 1800 vs. 1970 Citroen GS
To start off, both 1970 Austin 1800 and 1970 Citroen GS were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 1800 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Citroen GS. (54 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 1800 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Austin 1800 (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen GS. (70 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 1800 | 1970 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | 1800 | GS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 43 L |
