1973 Citroen GS vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 32 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1620 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 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen GS | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | GS | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |
