1975 Citroen GS vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen GS would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen GS.
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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen GS | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | GS | Accord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1014 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |
