1973 Citroen GS vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 39 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1605 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 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen GS | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | GS | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 91 L |
