1970 Buick GS vs. 1974 Citroen CX
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 225 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick GS 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 1970 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX, 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1974 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | GS | CX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
