1976 Citroen GS vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen GS would be higher. At 1,015 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen GS weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen GS | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | GS | Life |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 64 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 | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 31 L |
