1974 AMC Matador vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, both 1974 AMC Matador and 1974 Citroen GS were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 850 kg more than 1974 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 AMC Matador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1974 Citroen GS | |
| Make | AMC | Citroen |
| Model | Matador | GS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 65.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 43 L |
