1977 Citroen GS vs. 1977 Simca 1309
To start off, both 1977 Citroen GS and 1977 Simca 1309 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Simca 1309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Simca 1309 (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Simca 1309 should accelerate faster than 1977 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Simca 1309 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1977 Citroen GS. 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, 1977 Simca 1309 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Simca 1309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Citroen GS | 1977 Simca 1309 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | GS | 1309 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 58 L |
