1974 Citroen GS vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 730 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.
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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen GS | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | GS | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1222 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |