1973 Citroen GS vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, both 1973 Citroen GS and 1973 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 130 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 Vauxhall Victor 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 Vauxhall Victor. 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 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen GS | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | GS | Victor |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
