1973 Citroen GS vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1973 Citroen GS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (106 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 37 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Because 1954 Lancia Aurelia 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 1954 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen GS | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | GS | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
