1970 Buick GS vs. 2001 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2001 Citroen Xantia is newer by 31 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 101 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Citroen Xantia. 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, 2001 Citroen Xantia, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2001 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | GS | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
