1972 Citroen GS vs. 1972 Volvo 140
To start off, both 1972 Citroen GS and 1972 Volvo 140 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 140 (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 140 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1972 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Volvo 140 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 1972 Volvo 140. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1972 Volvo 140 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen GS | 1972 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | GS | 140 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
