1973 Citroen GS vs. 1981 Daihatsu Taft

To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 8 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 63 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1973 Citroen GS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Citroen GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.

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