1974 Citroen GS vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1314 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
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1974 Citroen GS | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | GS | Touareg |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |