1974 Citroen GS vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1974 Citroen GS and 1974 Vauxhall Firenza were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS.
Because 1974 Vauxhall Firenza 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 Vauxhall Firenza. 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 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | GS | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1222 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
