1975 Citroen GS vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2006 Toyota Aygo is newer by 31 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 1,014 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen GS weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2006 Toyota Aygo (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen GS | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1014 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 35 L |
