1973 Citroen GS vs. 1995 Rover 416i
To start off, 1995 Rover 416i is newer by 22 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, 1995 Rover 416i (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 416i should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Rover 416i.
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, 1995 Rover 416i (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 416i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen GS | 1995 Rover 416i | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | GS | 416i |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |