1974 Citroen GS vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 127 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa 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 Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
