1974 Citroen GS vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica 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 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 238 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
