1974 Citroen GS vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 34 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 1,222 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen GS weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2008 Toyota Aygo (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1222 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 35 L |
