1970 Citroen GS vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, both 1970 Citroen GS and 1970 Nissan Fairlady were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Citroen GS. (54 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 115 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.
Because 1970 Nissan Fairlady 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 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen GS. (70 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen GS | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | GS | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1015 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |