1974 Citroen GS vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1974 Citroen GS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1145 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 1957 Packard Patrician 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 1957 Packard Patrician. 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Citroen | Packard |
| Model | GS | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1222 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 77 L |
