1971 Citroen GS vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1971 Citroen GS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen GS | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | GS | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
