1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 115 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 Chevrolet Vega 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 Chevrolet Vega. 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 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1974 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Vega | GS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 59 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
