1974 Citroen GS vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1974 Citroen GS and 1974 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | GS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1222 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 79 L |
