1974 Citroen GS vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 12 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1974 Citroen GS has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord 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 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | GS | Accord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |