1973 Citroen GS vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen GS would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1973 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen GS (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS.
Because 1976 Toyota Crown 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 1976 Toyota Crown. 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, 1976 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen GS | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | GS | Crown |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |