1974 Citroen GS vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 37 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | GS | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 104 L |
