1977 Citroen GS vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Citroen GS would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1977 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1977 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1105 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Citroen GS | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3040 mm |
