1974 Citroen GS vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 39 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 848 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen GS | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Venza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 67 L |
