1974 Citroen GS vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, both 1974 Citroen GS and 1974 Hyundai Pony were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Because 1974 Hyundai Pony 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 Hyundai Pony. 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 Hyundai Pony (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | GS | Pony |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
