1974 Citroen GS vs. 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, both 1974 Citroen GS and 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 758 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 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 De Tomaso Longchamp. 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 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Citroen | De Tomaso |
| Model | GS | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
