1970 Austin 1800 vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1973 Citroen GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1973 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen GS (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 1800 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 1800 | 1973 Citroen GS | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | 1800 | GS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 56 L |