1974 Citroen GS vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen GS would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 658 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | GS | 130 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
