1975 Citroen GS vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 37 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1975 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1247 kg more than 1975 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen GS | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | GS | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1014 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |
