1974 Citroen GS vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 858 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.
Because 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | GS | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
