1976 Citroen GS vs. 1976 Renault Siete
To start off, both 1976 Citroen GS and 1976 Renault Siete were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,037 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault Siete is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen GS (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen GS weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Renault Siete (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault Siete will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen GS | 1976 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | GS | Siete |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 1037 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
