1974 Citroen GS vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1974 Citroen GS and 1974 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,406 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 17 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1974 Daihatsu Charmant 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 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | GS | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
