1972 Citroen GS vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen GS would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1972 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen GS.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen GS | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | GS | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
