1974 Citroen GS vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 28 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 958 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
