1974 Citroen GS vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1974 Citroen GS has manual transmission. 1974 Citroen GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen GS | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | GS | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1222 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |