1971 Citroen GS vs. 1971 Isuzu Florian
To start off, both 1971 Citroen GS and 1971 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Isuzu Florian (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 100 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Isuzu Florian (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen GS | 1971 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
| Model | GS | Florian |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
