1973 Citroen GS vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, both 1973 Citroen GS and 1973 Opel Admiral were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 335 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Opel Admiral 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 1973 Opel Admiral. 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen GS | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | GS | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |
