1975 Citroen GS vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 38 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1975 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 945 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 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 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen GS | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | GS | Venza |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1014 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 67 L |