1974 Citroen GS vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1976 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Carina weights approximately 8 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 1976 Toyota Carina 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 1976 Toyota Carina. 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, 1976 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen GS | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | GS | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |