1974 Citroen GS vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 38 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1642 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | GS | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 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 Weight | 942 kg | 2584 kg |
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 |