1974 Citroen GS vs. 1978 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1978 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 668 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 1978 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Fiat Campagnola (152 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1974 Citroen GS has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Citroen GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1978 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | GS | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 57 L |
