1974 Citroen GS vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 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 125 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1222 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 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 |
