1973 Citroen GS vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen GS (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Citroen GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen GS | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | GS | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |