1974 Citroen GS vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1974 Citroen GS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 418 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 1949 Jeep Station Wagon 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 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1974 Citroen GS has automatic transmission and 1949 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Citroen GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | GS | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
