1976 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 2 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 942 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 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (87 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1974 Citroen GS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Estate | GS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 65.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |